In German, there are several ways to say the word “Gay.” The most common way is schwul, which is used to refer to a man who is attracted to other men. It can also be used as an umbrella term for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.
German Words for Gay
“Schwuchtel” which translates literally to mean “sissy”. This term can also be used as an insult or a slur depending on the context it is being said in.
“Tunte” which means queer or effeminate man. It can also be seen as derogatory when directed at someone who identifies as LGBTQ+.
“Regenbogenfahne” which translates directly into English for rainbow flag, but it implies that someone belongs to this community by using a term from their flag symbolically.
The use of religious terms such as Sodomit (Sodomite) or Abomination (Abominationer) are also considered highly offensive when referring to individuals who identify within the LGBT+ community.
“Knabenschänder” meaning boy molester; although it does not necessarily imply sexuality itself but rather insinuates pedophilia instead.
There are also slang terms such as bimbo or fiffi that might be heard among younger generations
Examples Sentences of How to Say Gay in German
1. That guy is so gay. – Der Typ ist so schwul
2. Stop being such a gay loser. – Sei nicht solch ein Schwuler Verlierer
3. Get out of here, you stupid gay. – Geh weg du dummes Schwuchtel
4. You’re so goddamn gay. – Du bist ja total schwul
5. Look at that queer, he’s so gay. – Schau dir den Queer an, der ist ganz schön schwul
6. What a homo, he’s totally gay. – Was für ein Homo, er ist völlig schwul
7. Wow, what a big fag – so obviously gay. Boah was für eine große Tunte – total offensichtlich schwul
8. You are nothing but a lame-ass little faggot – and super gay too boot. – Du bist nur noch ne lächerliche kleine Fotze und obendrein superschwull
9. Why do you have to be such an annoying fairy? So freaking GAY. – Warum musst du solch nervenaufreibender Feen sein ? Total SCHWUL
10. Go away already you flamingly homosexual idiot. – Verschwinde endlich mit deiner flammenden Homosexualität
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